GOP budget framework gets over initial hurdle in House - Roll Call The House Budget Committee approved a fiscal framework that inches Republicans closer to their prized “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025
Republican Lawmakers Push To Repeal Federal Inheritance Tax Republican lawmakers push to repeal the federal inheritance tax, citing impact on family businesses. Efforts align with extending Trump's tax cuts. Bill ai... Top News · Feb 13, 2025
House budget blueprint ready for close-up amid GOP 'angst' - Roll Call Lawmakers made clear that the resolution will likely undergo rewrites at the Budget Committee as Republicans continue to seek consensus. Roll Call · Feb 12, 2025
Speaker tries to wrangle his Republican ‘free-range chickens’ in effort to land tax cuts for Trump 2.0 budget ANALYSIS: Mike Johnson insists his budget plans are on schedule but he still faces a political pressure test, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Texas Senate unanimously approves tax cuts for homeowners The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000. The legislation must win approval from the House next. The Texas Tribune · Feb 11, 2025
House Republicans Work On Finalizing Tax And Spending Cut Package House Republicans finalize a tax and spending cut package with over House Republicans Work On Finalizing Tax And Spending Cut Package trillion in cuts, aiming to make Trump's tax cuts permanent and prevent tip taxation. Top News · Feb 7, 2025
Washington's Debt Delusion: Economic Growth Cannot Fix the Deficit Republicans are betting trillions on the hope that the economy will grow fast enough to cover their deficit spree. Reason · Feb 7, 2025
This Trump Appointee Could Bring Fiscal Sanity to the White House "Personnel is policy" has shaped past administrations. Kevin Hassett, who has been tapped to lead the National Economic Council, will have a hand in tax reform, debt reduction, and more. Reason · Feb 6, 2025
Key Family Tax Breaks Are on the GOP Chopping Block This Year Several tax breaks, including the Child Tax Credit, could face stricter eligibility limits as lawmakers seek revenue for Trump’s tax plans. Kiplinger · Feb 5, 2025
Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it. Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax cuts as they did two years ago. The Texas Tribune · Feb 4, 2025
GOP floats tax on worker benefits Republicans are trying to find ways to pay for Trump's trillions of dollars in tax cuts Salon · Feb 3, 2025
Modi government slashes income tax for middle classes in India budget Narendra Modi’s government has presented an annual budget that focuses on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025
Why Trump tariffs will be ‘very bad for America and for the world’ If enacted tariffs will increase inflation, slow economic growth, and result in US consumers footing the bill The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2025
GOP Struggles To Offset Cost Of Trump Tax Cuts House Republicans are grappling with the cost and division over extending Trump's tax cuts, facing challenges in finding consensus. Top News · Jan 30, 2025
Top News · Jan 28, 2025 Senate Confirms Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary, focusing on tax cuts, deficit reduction, and tariffs for economic growth. Historic milestone as first openly...
Top News · Jan 28, 2025 President Trump Pushes For Historic Tax Cuts Legislation President Trump emphasizes collaboration with Congress for extensive tax cuts and reforms, focusing on extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions.
International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025 Senate Confirms Billionaire Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary Wall Street veteran Scott Bessent has defended the Republican president's tax cuts and tariff proposals.
Top News · Jan 27, 2025 Senate To Vote On Treasury Secretary Confirmation Senate prepares to confirm Scott Bessent for Treasury Department, focusing on extending tax cuts and the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the ec...
The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2025 Charles Koch’s network launches $20m campaign backing Trump tax breaks Revealed: fossil fuel billionaire’s Americans for Prosperity vows ‘herculean undertaking’ to renew and deepen tax cuts
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025 Trump repeats desire for Canada to become 51st state: ‘the people would love it’ Donald Trump reiterated his desire for Canada to become the ‘51st state’ in a press conference on Friday (24 January), touting tax cuts and a higher standard of healthcare for its citizens.
Kiplinger · Jan 24, 2025 Six Hurdles for Trump's Tax Bill While the odds for a new tax bill in 2025 are quite good, there are some sticking points that President Trump and Congress will have to work through.
Reason · Jan 23, 2025 Congress Should Extend the Trump Tax Cuts. The Path Won't Be Easy. Not doing so could be harmful for just about everyone.
The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2025 Republicans reportedly ready to cut Medicaid funding to pay for Trump plans House and Senate Republicans float ideas to pay for Trump’s immigration crackdown and to fund tax cuts
AAP · Jan 22, 2025 Tax cuts not enough to sway voter economic worries The treasurer has brushed off polling showing voters are pessimistic about their finances despite cost-of-living relief measures.
Top News · Jan 22, 2025 Trump Meets Endangered House Republicans To Discuss Legislative Agenda President Trump meets with vulnerable House Republicans to discuss tax cuts and legislative priorities amidst strategic and substantive divisions.